1. Have ready a girdle or strong frying pan. (or the hot plate of an electric cooker). Brush with melted margarine and place over a moderate heat.
2. Sieve the flour, baking powder (or other raising agent), salt, cinnamon or spice together twice into a bowl.
3. Beat the egg with the milk and gradually add to the dry ingredients.
4. Drop dessertspoons of the batter on to the hot girdle, well apart.
5. Continue until all the batter is used, keeping the cooked scones hot under a clean tea towel.
6. Serve at once, spread with butter.